Welcome to the Michigan Library Association

Mission: To promote quality library service for citizens of all ages in the State of Michigan. Our goals shall be consistent with the goals of the MLA and shall be to provide better communication with all library trustees in order to further improve libraries and library service throughout the state.

To support professional development of Trustees for public and district library governing boards, this Division puts on its own Trustees Program track of speakers and topics at each MLA Annual Conference.

In addition, as part of the QSAC library certification process, a 4-hour course for Trustees and Directors of public and district libraries is also offered. Specialists speak on the legal, funding, budgeting, advocacy and technology aspects of library operations, using PowerPoint slides and handouts. For an example of the sort of subject matter covered in this introductory course, see the attached PowerPoint file, by clicking on the link below :

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This workshop is scheduled on Saturdays at various regional locations. See calender for the next one nearest to you.

Basic Training for Trustees DVD available now.

This nuts and bolts resource includes valuable information for the new Trustee. Topics included on the DVD: Authorizing Statutes, Funding, Major Legal Requirements, Advocacy, Trustee Responsibilities, Resources and Support, Budget and Finance and What Every Trustee Should Know About Library Technology.

Don't miss your chance to get this important resource. Order your copy today!

Member price $5.00 Non-member price $10.00

Click on the attachment below for a printable order form.

Contact Genny Allen for more information.